| Blessedness Through Trials | James 1:2–4, 1:12 | Matthew 5:10–12 | James: ‘Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial.’ Jesus: ‘Blessed are those who are persecuted.’ |
| Hearing and Doing | James 1:22–25 | Matthew 7:24–27 | James: ‘Do not merely listen to the word… do what it says.’ Jesus: ‘Wise man builds on the rock.’ |
| Mercy Over Judgment | James 2:13 | Matthew 5:7 | James: ‘Mercy triumphs over judgment.’ Jesus: ‘Blessed are the merciful.’ |
| Speech and Integrity | James 3:1–12; 5:12 | Matthew 5:33–37 | James: ‘Let your yes be yes…’ Jesus: ‘Let your yes be yes and your no, no.’ |
| Love Your Neighbor | James 2:8 | Matthew 5:43–48 | James: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ Jesus: ‘Love your enemies… be perfect.’ |
| Spiritual Poverty & Humility | James 1:9–11; 4:10 | Matthew 5:3 | James: ‘Humble yourselves before the Lord.’ Jesus: ‘Blessed are the poor in spirit.’ |
